How Much Has Your Apearence Hurt You,Or Helped You As A Referee

[mick]

Originally posted by Paul in Seattle
Y'all,

Good to be back on topic. My story (which is kinda long, feel free to skip it):

Yes, my name is Paul, and I run wrong. ("Hi, Paul.")

Thanks for reading--
Paul

Good post, Paul.

[Love2ref4Ever]

Paul,
Thank you so much For your great post!
I thought your story was right on time.As a official I need to get honest about what's going on with me in this advocation.I need to talk about my shortcomings as a official,So I can get the much needed help from my peers.It's the stuff I don't want to share with my peers is the stuff that I need to share.Fellow officials I need your help!

[Tim Roden]

Paul,
Good post. I too have had comments about the way I run. My problem is that I am a cross country runner by nature and I am very fixed in my ways. The only way to really deal with it is to watch yourself on film from time to time so you can pick out what needs fixed in your running style. Think about the closed fist, heal to to running when joggin down court, etc. I don't think you should be thinking about it when chasing a fast break but only when following the play up court. I called several games at the Air Force Academy in the fencing room. They had mirrors all over the place so I was thinking about my style all the time during those games. It helped. But now that you mentioined it here, I will check out my form this weekend when we start back up.

[Ron Pilo]

Well I am 6'1" and before the season started I weighed in at a paltry 250.

Now I have not found my weight to be a problem. I have been to two state tournaments and done the final both times.

I have officiated JC ball for three years and received an NCAA DIII and DII Contract this year.

Has this motivated me to loose weight...HECK YES! 235lbs. today. (Even after Christmas)

Did I need to loose weight to get there....NO!

SO go figure that....I don't know........

[Richard Ogg]

I have never been a fast runner. So, it has taken some work to ensure I stay to ref the rebound, yet still get to the other end in time. At this point I've had recent feedback that I'm accomplishing that goal.

Still, I had an evaluator level with me on the appearance. I had a couple of quirks in my running that made me look slow, regardless of my actual speed. (Just what I needed!) He made some suggestions, and I'm trying to be consistent with the fixes.

He also commented on the extra weight I carry. That too will make me look slow. How much extra do I have? About 10-15 lbs. Actually, a couple fewer by now.

It all makes a difference.

[Tim Roden]

Ron,
I know it has been a year since I last saw you, but 250 lbs? I never had you pegged for that much. Good job in taking some of it off.